In this episode, we sit down with immigrant entrepreneur Dharma Bhattarai to explore his inspiring journey of building a life and business in a new country. Dharma shares the challenges he faced as an immigrant, the resilience it took to overcome obstacles, and the lessons he learned along the way.
We also dive into his successful restaurant venture, The Breakfast Club, and how he turned his passion for food and hospitality into a growing chain. Beyond business, Dharma opens up about the personal experiences, values, and defining moments that shaped his path.
This conversation is full of real stories, practical insights, and motivation for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, immigration, or life transitions.
Tune in for an honest and uplifting story of grit, growth, and success.

Community Cornerstone कार्यक्रममा Suresh Shahi ले 2026 को ट्याक्स सिजनबारे विस्तृत जानकारीका लागि CPA Biraj Rijal सँग विशेष कुराकानी गर्नुभएको छ।

📌 यदि तपाईं ओभरटाइम काम गर्नुहुन्छ, टिप्स कमाउनुहुन्छ, नयाँ बच्चा जन्मिएको छ, डिजिटल पेमेन्ट (Zelle, Venmo, PayPal) प्रयोग गर्नुहुन्छ, क्रिप्टो (Bitcoin, Dogecoin आदि) मा लगानी गर्नुहुन्छ, IRS बाट चिट्ठी पाउनुभएको छ, वा 2026 को नयाँ ट्याक्स नियमबारे अन्योलमा हुनुहुन्छ… 👉 यो एपिसोड तपाईंका लागि अनिवार्य रूपमा उपयोगी छ।

🆕 यस एपिसोडमा के–के छलफल भयो?
✅ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) अन्तर्गत आएका नयाँ परिवर्तनहरू
✅ SALT deduction सीमा $10,000 बाट $40,000
✅ ओभरटाइम र टिप्समा नयाँ ट्याक्स डिडक्सन
✅ Senior citizen अतिरिक्त deduction
✅ Child Tax Credit $2,000 बाट $2,200
✅ “Trump Account” – 2025–2028 बीच जन्मिएका बच्चाका लागि $1,000 seed money
✅ Schedule 1A नयाँ फारम
✅ Car loan interest deduction (U.S. final assembly vehicles)
✅ Digital payments reporting threshold ($20,000 & 200 transactions)
✅ Crypto reporting – Form 1099-DA
✅ IRS scam calls कसरी चिन्ने?
✅ IRS letter आए के गर्ने?
✅ नेपाली समुदायमा देखिने common tax mistakes

👤 Guest:
CPA बिराज रिजाल – Tax Associate तथा Everest Credit Union का Treasurer
नेपाली समुदायलाई वर्षौंदेखि ट्याक्स फाइलिङ र वित्तीय मार्गदर्शन गर्दै आउनुभएको अनुभवी विशेषज्ञ।

🎥 Host: Suresh Shahi

🎙️ Community Cornerstone with Everest Federal Credit Union
In this special episode, we sit down with Everest Federal Credit Union during their 4th Annual General Meeting to discuss their inspiring journey as the first Nepali credit union. We explore their growth, community-focused values, and future plans aimed at empowering members financially. The conversation also dives into the challenges they’ve faced, how they’ve built trust within the community, and why Everest stands out as a reliable financial partner. Plus, learn more about their range of financial services designed with you in mind.

Join us for an insightful interview with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander as he discusses initiatives to support New York City's immigrant communities, including the Nepali community. Topics include:

• Programs celebrating NYC's diversity.
• Policies for affordable housing and first-time homebuyers.
• Efforts to combat homelessness and address language barriers.
• Support for immigrant-owned small businesses and job creation.
• Amplifying immigrant voices in city decisions and maintaining services amid budget cuts.
• Enhancing mental health services and collaborating with community leaders.

Discover how Comptroller Lander works to ensure equity, transparency, and opportunities for all. Don’t miss it!

ललितपुर महानगरपालिकाका मेयर चिरिबाबु महर्जनले अमेरिकाका केही शहरको तुलनामा ललितपुरमा फोहोर व्यवस्थापन राम्रो भएको दावी गर्नुभएको छ । खसोखासको पोडकाष्ट कम्युनिटी कर्नरस्टोनमा सुरेश शाहीसँग कुराकानी गर्दै उहाँले अमेरिकाका केही शहरको फोहोर व्यवस्थापनबाट नेपालले सिक्नुपर्ने कुराहरु भएतापनि न्युयोर्क लगायतलाई संकेत गर्दै केही शहरको फोहोर व्यवस्थापन ललितपुरकै राम्रो भएको दावी गर्नुभयो । अमेरिकाका कार्यक्रममा आएर आएर धेरै कुरा सिकेको र देखिनेगरी ललितपुरमा लागु गर्ने उहाँले बताउनुभयो । एनआरएनहरुलाई एनआरएन नागरिकता प्राप्त गर्न सहयोगका लागि महानगरपालिका र अन्तरगतका सबै वडाहरु तत्पर रहेको उहाँले बताउनुभयो । ललितपुरबाट चोरिएका मूर्ति, कलाकृति र सम्पदा नेपाल फर्काउन र पहिलेकै स्थानमा पुनस्र्थापना गर्न आफूहरु प्रतिबद्ध रहेको उल्लेख गर्दै ढुवानी खर्चको अभावमा नेपाल फर्काउन समस्या भएका मूर्ति, कलाकृति र सम्पदा आफूहरु ढुवानी खर्च बेहोर्न तयार रहेको उहाँले बताउनुभयो । महर्जन हालै अमेरिका भ्रमणमा आउनुभएको बेला गरिएको कुराकानी ।

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